"...And well there must've been a time, I was the reason for that smile, So keep in mind," The TV version of Harry Styles sings. I can't really believe that I am sitting on my couch in New York watching this. It was a relationship and we have both taken digs at each other over the years but I can't help but think that this is because I saw him at the Billboard Music Awards last month.
*Flashback Starts*
Happy and in my own little world I completely failed to notice anyone standing near me as I headed towards backstage to say a quick 'hey' to Ed who was preforming his new single from his third album. I was only sitting in the audience tonight, not receiving awards, not presenting an award and definitely not singing. This was my farewell to music for right now. With my hand pressed to my already growing stomach, which makes me smile as I know that I am one of the few people who know of my bump. Music has always been there for me in through the terrible times that I have experienced since turning eighteen. Now at twenty eight I can't help but wonder if it was all worth it. Sure I have the most amazing wife in the world who would cross the ocean for me no matter if the problem was big or small but all the hearts that have been broken or the scandals that have been printed, was it all worth it. The night itself was amazing and as I sat next to Selena and her image restored boyfriend Justin Bieber I notice how people have changed over the years and due to being so lost I didn't even notice my name being announced. Selena nudged me and as I look around I notice myself on the main screen, looking towards the stage I see my wife standing proudly next to Ed. "Calling Taylor Swift to the stage...Selena would you stand that woman up." He cries as the audience stand and begin to clap. I'm so confused. "Taylor!" Selena states with urgency. I stand dazed as Karlie walks towards me and pulls me into a hug. "I missed you two so much. So I'm home. I'm done with modeling." I pull back and look at her in amazement. "Really?" She nods and presses a kiss to my forehead.
"I think a few people want you on the stage." I nod and link my fingers with hers as we walk back to the stage as Ed says, "Wow finally. I mean this is a stage..." I let out a chuckle as everyone joins in. Ed continues to talk as Karlie stands next to me, her hand linked with mine. "Right, now she is unaware of this but Billboard has decided that because you are leaving music for right now that they wanted to do something to show you how much they appreciate all the effort you have put into music over the course of the last fourteen years. So it's my honor to present you with the Billboard Artist Achievement Award for basically being a kickass artist, and I think I speak for everyone when I say that you will be missed." Ed finishes as he hands the trophy to Karlie and he hugs me and draws me towards the microphone.
Standing in front of the microphone as Ed takes my spot next to Karlie I begin to mutter into the microphone. "Wow, I'm absolutely speechless...I mean...Wow!" The audience smile and begin to sit down. I can see nearly everyone in the audience that I've been in competition with over the past few years since I went pop for '1989'. "I mean what can I say, this chapter of my life is closing but I know that I will always be writing songs even though now it's not a break-up song..."I state looking at Karlie who smiles and rolls her eyes, she's used to it by now. "I guess I really want to thank Billboard for letting me be a part of something that has been the most important part of my life for so long and now I leave it behind but some of you know that I will never be far from music. So thanks Billboard and to the artists who have helped me grow I want to thank you. So to Justin Bieber who pranked me so bad when we were younger, I think it's still on YouTube, to Selena who is like my little sister. She picked me up so many times when I was heartbroken and letting my emotions go at the bottom of a tub of Ben and Jerry's. But mostly I want to thank people like Katy and Nikki who have made me a stronger person, we fight all the time but at the end of the day these woman wouldn't be the strong women they are if we never quarrelled in the past. I love you all and this isn't goodbye forever, I doubt the paparazzi would allow it. I love you, goodnight." I state as I walk towards Karlie who has tears in her eyes, Ed hugs me and we all walk backstage. Later that night I'm sitting at home and it hits me that I should tweet about it so pulling out my phone that's exactly what I decide to do. "To all of you at Billboard, you are simply amazing, to all the artists who have supported me over the years and most importantly to all those people who inspired the songs that were turned into hits. I love you all and I thank you for the kindness and generosity that you have shown me over the years." Hitting tweet it hits online within seconds and within minutes there are comments and re-tweets happening. People commenting about how I'm thanking Joe Jonas, Jake Gyllenhal, John Mayer, Taylor Lautner, Harry Styles, Conor Kennedy and lastly Calvin Harris. I smile at the comments and I still am when Karlie joins me, the cats follow her like she's the Pied Piper. "What's got you happy?" she questions as I show her the tweet and then I show her all the followers who have re-tweeted and added all the boys into it. Karlie says nothing except smiles and rubs her hand over our growing bump. "You tired?" I shake my head but a yawn gives me away and Karlie is quick to lead us to bed where I progress as far as removing my dress and lying down in my bra and underwear which is how I wake the next morning with a note on the pillow next to me. "At the gym, love you." I smile and can't remember a time where my life was as good as it is now.
*Flashback Ends*
Watching Harry preform onstage at the Brit Awards with Niall, Louis and Liam makes me smile. Sadly Zayn got involved in drugs in a massive way and unfortunately he overdosed leaving his family and fans in tatters. The boys seem to be coping but I know that they are still feeling it even two years later. It puzzled me as to why they chose to preform "Tell Me A Lie" from their debut album but then I figured it must be for Zayn. At the end of the performance they all call for a minute to talk. Liam begins thanking all the fans and supporters as Louis thanks everyone for the lives they have led through touring. When Niall steps up I get a feeling that this is a big deal and then he says. "This is our last performance together, One Direction will be splitting up effect of immediately after leaving the stage. We wanted to perform this song for two reason. One, it was Zayn's favourite from the debut album and Harry..." My eyes follow the camera as it pans' to Harry, his hair is finally shorter but he has been modelling a bit since their holiday in 2016. "I want to take this time to thank the one person who has been the reason that we ever got back together in 2016 and that person is Taylor Swift." My breathing halts as Karlie enters having heard my name, I look at her and she quickly comes and sits next to me. "It's okay, I'm here." She states as we turn back to the Brits. "Taylor has always been a favourite of mine, even before we ever dated, which we did in 2012. I liked her. Her music always told a story and that was why we got back together. Louis had a new baby boy, Liam was living the single life, Niall had turned to golf and Zayn had just died and I knew that we needed this, you all needed it, the fans. We did this for you. We love you and you needed the thanks. So we would like to say thank-you and to Taylor, I know you're not here but if you're watching. Thank-you." My heart rate slowly becomes more normal as we turn off the TV and turn to each other. "Babe, that was so nice. He could have said worse." I nod knowing she is right. Kissing her we stand and walk towards the bedroom. Cuddling together neither one of us is ready for sleep but it's the most comfortable place for me being five months pregnant.
I know that Karlie is almost asleep when I turn to her. "I want to talk about it." She sits up quickly and looks at me. "Really?" I nod and she gets comfortable, but is still facing me. "Okay, whenever you want to stop. You stop." I nod and collect my thoughts before I start, she has never heard this before. I have always kept it quiet but now I am speaking. "It was nearer the end of 2015 when something just didn't seem right with Calvin, despite spending nearly all our time together I felt more distanced than I had ever felt before, with my family and my friends and every time I suggested that we go and visit even Jaime he always shut me down. I took until after Grammy's when we never went to an after-party for me to see him standing in a corner with Rita again and then I knew it was true. The warnings people had been sending me and the length's everyone went to, to warn me. Even Ellie mentioned it and she had matched us up. It was awful and then I felt like I deserved it and after getting mad, I packed up and came back her to New York where I found you the minute I walked in and you told me that you had been staying because you caught Josh with a guy at his work and it was over and now here we are. Two and bit years later, one marriage later and one pregnancy later and it's the best thing I've ever experienced." As I finish Karlie hugs me tight.
"Oh baby, I love you so much and this ride has been the best ride I've ever taken in my life. Thank-you for taking a chance with me. I love you." Pressing my lips to hers I return the favour and thank her too and that's when I realize, 'life is just a journey and we are all along for the ride. It's up to you whether it is a smooth ride of a bumpy ride.'
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Kaylor Family One-Shots
FanfictionA bunch of different Kaylor Family One-Shots but there will also be plain One-Shots written in here too, not all will have a family aspect. Some are AU and there are several mini-series also included.
